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BIOLOGY

*DUAL CREDIT ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 1110/AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: L1 905L
Glenbard Credits: 2 Semesters, 1 High School Credit, Counts towards Science Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 4 Hours

An interdisciplinary study of the environment investigating how nature works and how things are interconnected. Based on an understanding of ecological concepts and principles, students examine lifestyle issues and critically analyze the relationship among population, natural resources, land use, agriculture, biodiversity, industrialization and pollution. Environmental problems are examined from scientific, ethical, economic and sociological perspectives to enable students to understand the relevance of biology to contemporary issues in human society. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Additionally, this course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Examination in Environmental Science. Any student enrolled in an AP course is expected to take the course AP exam in May. Students should visit www.transferology.com and consult with their selected college to determine if dual credit or AP credit is a better option for credit.

Prerequisite: Biology or Biology Honors, and Chemistry or Chemistry Honors. A cumulative fourth semester unweighted GPA of 2.6/4.0, or ACT composite score of 20 or higher, or a score of 20 or higher on the ELA portion of the ACT. 

*Pending board approval

   

*DUAL CREDIT PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 1151/AP BIOLOGY

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: L1 910L/BIO 910
Glenbard Credits: 2 Semesters, 1 High School Credit, Counts towards Science Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 5 Hours

An introduction to biology for the biological science major and interested students. Topics include the philosophy of science, scientific method, chemical organization of life, cell biology, cellular metabolism, genetics, molecular genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and biodiversity of the Bacteria, Archaea, protists, and Fungi. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Additionally, this course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Examination in Biology. Any student enrolled in an AP course is expected to take the course AP exam in May. Students should visit www.transferology.com and consult with their selected college to determine if dual credit or AP credit is a better option for credit.

Prerequisite: Biology or Biology Honors, and Chemistry or Chemistry Honors. A cumulative fourth semester unweighted GPA of 2.6/4.0, or ACT composite score of 20 or higher, or a score of 20 or higher on the ELA portion of the ACT. Also a score of 22 or higher on the Math section of the ACT.

*Pending board approval
    

ENGLISH

DUAL CREDIT ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1101    

Glenbard Course Code: EN5611
IAI: C1 900
Glenbard Credits: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards English Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

Introduces key concepts in rhetoric and writing, including situation and context, audience, genre, purpose, and persuasion. Students apply these concepts in writing projects that demonstrate how reading and writing are embedded in multi-faceted academic, personal, social, political, and/or professional purposes. These writing projects unfold through a deliberate process of inquiry, feedback, and revision. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of six semesters of high school English. Also, five semesters of a 2.6/4.0 unweighted GPA or higher, or a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT, or a score of 20 or higher on the ELA portion of the ACT, or an ACT composite score of 20 or higher.

 

DUAL CREDIT ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1102

Glenbard Course Code: EN5612
IAI: C1 901R
Glenbard Credits: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards English Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

Builds upon the rhetoric, reading, and writing concepts introduced in English Composition 1101 by having students compose inquiry-driving research projects. In their research process, students find and select the most appropriate sources to address research questions that are intended for a discourse community. Students integrate sources meaningfully for support and present their findings via the forms of media and genre that suit the project’s objectives. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of six semesters of high school English. Also, five semesters of a 2.6/4.0 unweighted GPA or higher, or a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT, or a score of 20 or higher on the ELA portion of the ACT,  or an ACT composite score of 20 or higher. In addition, students must have successfully completed Dual Credit English Composition 1101 or have earned a 3 or higher on the AP Language and Composition Exam. 
    

FRENCH

*DUAL CREDIT INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 2202 

Glenbard Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credits: 2 semesters, 1 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 4 Hours

Continues to develop the ability to speak, understand, read, and write French in a cultural and communicative context. Includes reading and discussion of modern texts, short films, conversation, composition, grammar review, and cultural activities. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of French 3H. 

*Pending board approval
   

     
*DUAL CREDIT FRENCH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I 2251

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credits: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

Develops students’ listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills and expands knowledge of the culture and civilization of French-speaking countries. Includes reading and discussion of modern texts, conversation, composition, grammar review, and cultural activities. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Dual Credit Intermediate French 2202 or eight semesters of high school French.

*Pending board approval

 

*DUAL CREDIT FRENCH 2252 
Conversation and Composition II

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credit: 1 semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

Develops students’ listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills and expands knowledge of the culture and civilization of French-speaking countries. Includes reading and discussion of modern texts, conversation, composition, grammar review, and cultural activities. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Dual Credit French Conversation and Composition I 2251.

*Pending board approval

 

GERMAN

*DUAL CREDIT INTERMEDIATE GERMAN 2202 

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credits: 2 Semesters, 1 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 4 Hours

Continues to develop the ability to speak, understand, read, and write German in a cultural and communicative context. Includes reading and discussion of modern texts, short films, conversation, composition, grammar review, and cultural activities. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of German 3H. 

*Pending board approval

 

*DUAL CREDIT GERMAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I 2251

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credit: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

Develops students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and expands knowledge of the culture and civilization of German-speaking countries. Includes reading and discussion of modern texts, conversation, composition, grammar review, and cultural activities. Classes are conducted completely in German. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Dual Credit Intermediate German 2202 or eight semesters of high school German.

*Pending board approval

 

*DUAL CREDIT GERMAN 2252
Conversation and Composition II 

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credit: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

Continues to develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and expands knowledge of the culture and civilization of German-speaking countries. Includes reading and discussion of modern texts, conversation, composition, grammar review, and cultural activities. Classes are conducted completely in German. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Dual Credit German Conversation and Composition I 2251.

*Pending board approval

 

MUSIC

DUAL CREDIT INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MUSIC  MUSIC 1115  

Glenbard Course Code: MU5113
IAI: F1903N
Glenbard Credits: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

This college-level course provides an introduction to the great variety of musical styles from around the world. This course examines representative music of the non-Western world, with an emphasis on its function within the culture of which it is a part. No previous musical experience is required. The course emphasizes an understanding of basic musical terminology and the development of improved listening skills. This is a dual credit course through the College of DuPage and is designed to fulfill general education requirements at the college level. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a COD transcript.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of four semesters of high school English. Also, four semesters of a 2.6/4.0 unweighted GPA or higher, or a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT, or a score of 20 or higher on the ELA portion of the ACT. 

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

DUAL CREDIT AMERICAN POLITICS 1101/AP US GOVERNMENT   

Glenbard Course Code: SS5733
IAI: S5900
Glenbard Credits: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards American Government Glenbard graduation requirement

Analyzes the dynamics and processes of the evolving American constitutional democracy: its origins, structure, and problems. Areas of study include an in-depth discussion of the U.S. constitution, federalism, civil liberties, interest groups, political parties, campaigns, elections, mass media, Congress, the courts, and the presidency. This is a dual credit course through the College of DuPage and is designed to fulfill general education requirements at the college level. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a COD transcript.

Additionally, this course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Examination in US Government & Politics. Any student enrolled in an AP course is expected to take the course AP exam in May. Students should visit www.transferology.com and consult with their selected college to determine if dual credit or AP credit is a better option for credit.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of six semesters of high school English. Also, five semesters of a 2.6/4.0 unweighted GPA or higher, or a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT, or a score of 20 or higher on the ELA portion of the ACT.

 

PSYCHOLOGY

DUAL CREDIT  PSYCHOLOGY 1100 
General Psychology

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: S6 900
Glenbard Credit: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Social Studies Glenbard elective credit
COD Credits: 3 Hours

A survey of the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation. Areas discussed include research methods, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, behavioral psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical/abnormal psychology. This is a dual credit course through the College of DuPage and is designed to fulfill general education requirements at the college level. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a COD transcript.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of three years of high school social studies. Also, five semesters of a 2.6/4.0 unweighted GPA or higher, or a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT, or a score of 20 or higher on the ELA portion of the ACT.

 

SPANISH

*DUAL CREDIT INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 2202

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credit: 2 Semesters, 1 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 4 Hours

Continues to develop the ability to speak, understand, read, and write Spanish in a cultural context. Includes reading and discussion of modern texts, conversation, composition, grammar review, and cultural activities. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 3 or Spanish 3H or Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3H.

*Pending board approval

 

*DUAL CREDIT SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I 2251 

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credit: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

Develops students’ listening and comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills and expands knowledge of the culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking countries. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH 2202 or successful completion of AP Spanish Language & Culture.

*Pending board approval

 

*DUAL CREDIT SPANISH 2252
Spanish Conversation and Composition II 

Glenbard Course Code: TBD
IAI: H1 900
Glenbard Credit: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Cultural Arts Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

Develops students’ listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills and expands knowledge of the culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking countries. This course is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a College of DuPage transcript.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Dual Credit Spanish Conversation and Composition I 2251.

*Pending board approval

 

SPEECH

DUAL CREDIT FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1100        

Glenbard Course Code: SP3313
IAI: C2900
Glenbard Credits: 1 Semester, 1/2 High School Credit, Counts towards Speech Glenbard graduation requirement
COD Credits: 3 Hours

This college-level oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The oral communication course: (1) develops awareness of the communication process; (2) provides intentional, organizational and expressive strategies; (3) promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in listening, reading, thinking and speaking. Students are expected to prepare and deliver substantive speeches, including both informative and persuasive assignments delivered extemporaneously. This is a dual credit course through the College of Dupage and is designed to fulfill general education requirements, and not designed as a prerequisite for any other college Speech course. Speech 1100 is offered at no additional cost, is a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and is widely transferable to many colleges and universities through a COD transcript. This course fulfills the speech requirement for graduation.

Prerequisite: At least 4 semesters of high school with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.6/4.0 or a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT or a score of 20 or higher on the ELA portion of the ACT.